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Dirty Stop Out's Guide to 1980s Birmingham - collector's edition - last few copies
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Sheffield Blitz - The Definitive Collection - low stock alert
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Birmingham gift - Dirty Stop Out's Guide to 1970s Birmingham - hardback edition
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Dirty Stop Out's Guide to 1970s Coventry - Extended Collector's Edition
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Coventry book bundle: Signed '70s collector's edition + '80s limited edition + 5 star rated free gift
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Take It To The Limit - back in print for a limited time - signed edition
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Birmingham book bundle: '70s and '80s collector's editions + 5 star rated free gift
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Dirty Stop Out's Guide to 1970s Sheffield - updated/extended and signed - hardback edition
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The Stories Respectable History Forgot...
Since 1995, Dirty Stop Outs has been uncovering the stories, characters and places that mainstream history often overlooked.
From legendary music venues and working men's clubs to wartime Sheffield, rock 'n' roll pioneers and forgotten local landmarks, we specialise in bringing Britain's hidden history back to life through immersive books, collections and experiences.
We believe the most fascinating stories aren't always found in palaces, parliament or history textbooks. They're found in the clubs, streets, factories, dancehalls and communities where ordinary people lived extraordinary lives.
Through rare photographs, first-hand memories, painstaking research and beautifully produced editions, we're helping ensure these stories aren't forgotten.
A Word From The Owner...
For almost 30 years, Dirty Stop Outs has been uncovering the people, places and events that helped shape Britain's social and cultural history. What began as a series of books celebrating local nightlife has evolved into something much bigger. Today, we create immersive books, collections and experiences that bring forgotten stories back to life through rare photographs, first-hand memories and years of meticulous research. From wartime Sheffield and rock 'n' roll pioneers to working men's clubs, music venues and local legends, we're passionate about preserving the stories respectable history forgot. Thank you for being part of the journey. Neil Anderson
Let customers speak for us
Arrived ahead of time in perfect order
Really nice illustrations and stories
Not had the chance to sit down and absorb it all, yet. First glimpse though captures the essence of Brum. The Adverts, cocktails, club and pub land images sum up the vibrancy of a city that was diverse on many levels. A piece of social history that i’m thankful to have experienced and lived through.
Great book. Quick divery & Hubby loves it. Will happily purchase fron the buyer again.
Bought as a gift for my partner, couldn’t resist as we both spent many a happy hour in the Barrel Organ. He absolutely loves it. T-shirt & print are great quality, great price too. Would highly recommend this fab shop! Thank you 🙏
Good quality and full of great info of that era
Limit anniversary (blue logo) ladies fit T-shirt - various colours
A welcome reminder of Birmingham in the early to mid 80’s. I would like a follow book with more paragraphs/chapters dedicated to the Nightclubs and Pubs of the era. More random photos to go along with them. I played in a band, so the Barrel Organ,The Railway were gigs to aspire too, in Birmingham. The historic Barton Arms,Fighting Cox,Red Lion Kings Heath,49 era and the Junction in Harborne, need to be remembered and recognised more fully. The Tower Ballroom and The Irish Centre for meeting people and more..
Sad not to find a mention
A welcome slice of nostalgia!
You're amongst friends with the Dirty Stop Outs ;-)
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Every Sale Helps A Dementia Sufferer
Our memory-packed books have been helping dementia sufferers since 2011. We now make a donation from every sale to Dementia UK.
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Birmingham book bundle: '70s and '80s collector's editions + 5 star rated free gift
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Thousands of readers have journeyed into the stories respectable history forgot.
We've had hundreds of 5 star reviews, been featured everywhere from BBC Radio 6 to Kerrang! and even the Rough Guide recommends us.
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A Dirty Stop Out's Guide is your ticket to the stories respectable history forgot.
Forget the history you learned at school. Through rare photographs, first-hand memories and years of research, our books uncover the stories respectable history forgot.
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